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The Ugandan army took charge of the construction of the public sector. Private entrepreneurs are in shock. Aitrend

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The Ugandan army took charge of the construction of the public sector. Private entrepreneurs are in shock. Aitrend

KAMPALA, UGANDA — In 2021, the Ugandan government announced a policy that the military would take over all new government-funded construction projects in the health and education sectors. Since then, the scope of the directive has unofficially expanded to include most public sector projects, and private contractors say they are struggling to maintain operations. There … Read more

New Russian missile offensive targets Ukraine’s energy sector amid winter challenges Aitrend

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New Russian missile offensive targets Ukraine’s energy sector amid winter challenges Aitrend

In a grim escalation of the conflict, Russia has launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine, focusing specifically on the country’s energy infrastructure during one of its harshest winters. This latest offensive, which took place on Wednesday, saw Russian forces bomb various installations, notably in Ukraine’s western regions, with more than … Read more

Bank of England governor supports retail sector following fiscal jobs warning | Money News Aitrend

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Bank of England governor supports retail sector following fiscal jobs warning | Money News Aitrend

The governor of the Bank of England said industry lobby group the British Retail Consortium (BRC) was right to warn of job losses resulting from the Budget. There is a “risk” of rising unemployment due to increases in employers’ national insurance contributions and increases to the minimum wage announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves last month, … Read more